EVENT INFORMATION FOR LONE STAR LE MANS - RACE SCHEDULE, ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE & MORE
| We look forward to welcoming you to Circuit of The Americas for Lone Star Le Mans! Below you will find information to help you get to Circuit of The Americas, navigate the venue and find all the exciting activities happening throughout our Lone Star Le Mans event. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, get them now so you won’t miss out on any of this family-friendly entertainment. BUY TICKETS Directions and ParkingHow to get to Circuit of The AmericasBelow are three routes from major highways and roads that lead to COTA. |
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Parking
Please park in the parking lot designated by the parking pass you purchased. If you have not purchased parking, you may do so now here.
Race Schedule
*Please note the schedule is subject to change without notification.
| THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 17 | |
| 7:00 AM | PARKING OPENS | |
| 7:30 AM – 10:00PM | GATES OPEN/CLOSE | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:20 AM | PORSCHE GT3 | QUALIFYING |
| 8:35 AM – 9:05 AM | LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO | QUALIFYING |
| 9:20 AM – 10:05 AM | CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE | PRACTICE 2 |
| 10:25 AM – 11:25 AM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ALL CLASSES) | PRACTICE 1 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | PORSCHE GT3 CUP | RACE 1 |
| 1:35 PM – 1:50 PM | CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE – STREET TUNER | QUALIFYING |
| 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM | CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE – GRAND SPORT | QUALIFYING |
| 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM | FIA WEC | FREE PRACTICE 1 |
| 4:35 PM – 5:35 PM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ALL CLASSES) | PRACTICE 2 |
| 5:55 PM – 6:45 PM | LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO | RACE 1 |
| 8:00PM – 9:30 PM | FIA WEC | FREE PRACTICE 2 |
| FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 18 | |
| 7:00 AM | PARKING OPENS | |
| 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM | GATES OPEN/CLOSE | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO | RACE 2 |
| 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ALL CLASSES) | PRACTICE 3 |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | FIA WEC | FREE PRACTICE 3 |
| 12:40 PM – 3:10 PM | CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE | RACE |
| 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP – GT DAYTONA | QUALIFYING |
| 4:10 PM – 4:25 PM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP – GT LE MANS | QUALIFYING |
| 4:35 PM – 4:50 PM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP – PROTOTYPE | QUALIFYING |
| 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP – PROTOTYPE | QUALIFYING |
| 5:45 PM – 6:05 PM | FIA WEC – LE MANS GRAND TOURING ENDURANCE PRO/AM | QUALIFYING |
| 6:15 PM – 6:35 PM | FIA WEC LMP1/LMP2 | QUALIFYING |
| 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM | PORSCHE GT3 CUP | RACE 2 |
| SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 19 | |
| 7:00 AM | PARKING OPENS | |
| 7:30 AM – 12:00AM | GATES OPEN/CLOSE | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:20 AM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ALL CLASSES) | WARM UP |
| 11:35 AM – 2:15 PM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP | RACE |
| 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM | PODIUM | |
| 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FIA WEC | RACE |
| 9:00 – 9:30 PM | FIREWORKS DISPLAY | RACE |
| 11:08 PM | TRACK INVASION |
Autograph Schedule
Make your Lone Star Le Mans memorabilia a collector’s item with the signature of your favorite driver.*Please note the schedule is subject to change without notification.
| FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 18 |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | PORSCHE GT3 @ Porsche North America Tent in Grand Plaza |
| SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 19 |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP @ TUDOR Team Transporters |
| 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | FIA WEC @ Front Straight |
Open Paddock – Get Close to the Drivers, Teams and Cars
An open paddock means you can wander around outside the tents and garages the teams use to prep their cars. For many races, the paddock is a closed area with very limited access, but Lone Star Le Mans opens it to the public.
Grand Plaza Activities
Swing by the Grand Plaza for food, fun and frivolity. Below are a couple highlights that you won’t want to miss, but don’t stop with just these. Wander around the Grand Plaza to uncover more entertainment.
Château COTA
Stop at the brand new French-themed village for wine tasting from Le Sommelier, crêpes from Crêpe Café and coffee. Any race event that goes into the night calls for good, strong espresso!
Jim Hall’s 2E Chaparral Car
The 2E car driven by Jim Hall, a legendary F1 driver and engineer of the iconic Chaparral cars, will be on display in the Grand Plaza. The 2E car is a mid-engined Chaparral, one of the most iconic sports-racing cars ever built.
Ferris Wheel
You may have seen the Circuit from the top of the Tower, but you’ve never seen it like this. Hop on board the Ferris wheel and enjoy a unique moving view from this family-friendly ride.
Family Fun Zone
Bring the kids to the Family Fun Zone for face painting, a huge slide and an interactive inflatable to let your kids play around.
Music
Enjoy some upbeat music from bands performing in the Château COTA area of the Grand Plaza on Saturday evening.
• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Shotgun Civics
• 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM: The Sideshow Tragedy
• 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM: Shotgun Civics
• 9:45 PM – 10:30 PM: The Sideshow Tragedy
Other Entertainment Activities
The fun isn’t limited to the Grand Plaza or the Paddock.
Grid Walk
Take a stroll down the grid while its filled with cars and their drivers.
• Friday: 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM
• Saturday: 10:25 AM – 11:05 AM
Fireworks
On Saturday night at 9 PM, a fireworks display will light up the sky while cars are still on the track. This dazzling sight was mesmerizing last year, and a highlight for many race fans.
Tower Tours
Take a trek up the 251ft tall Observation Tower to see the track from above.
• Thursday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tickets for Tower Tours can be purchased at the base of the tower. Tours for adults are $20.00 per person, and tours for kids, military and seniors are $15.00 per person.
Grid Entertainment
National Anthem Performances:
• Friday: 12:30 PM (Kenny Williams)
• Saturday: 11:05 AM (Kenny Williams singing ‘America the Beautiful’)
• Saturday: 4:40 PM (KOOZA from Cirque du Soleil)
A rare performance by KOOZA from Cirque du Soleil before the FIA WEC race begins at 4:32 PM on Saturday evening.
Friday Night Entertainment in Austin: Screening of “Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans”
COTA is hosting an exclusive one-night-only screening of the new racing documentary “Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans” at the Alamo Drafthouse located off South Lamar on Friday, September 18. The documentary debuted this year at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike, and COTA is now bringing the film to Austin residents before U.S. Distributor, FilmRise, releases the film domestically on November 13.
The screening is $10 to attend, although you must reserve your spot beforehand, as space is extremely limited. To reserve a seat, please go here.
Safety Information
Our guests’ safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please go here to see a full list of items that are allowed or prohibited at our venue.
We look forward to seeing you soon! Tag your photos and posts with #COTA so we can easily see them and engage with you in the social sphere.
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